A United Airlines passenger tried to open an exit door while the plane was flying at 36,000 feet, which led to an emergency landing and a confrontation with another traveler. The incident happened on United flight 1551, which had left Newark Liberty International Airport and turned what should have been a routine flight into a serious in-flight emergency.
The flight was heading to Guatemala City with 145 passengers and six crew members on board. After taking off at 6:46 PM, the Boeing 737 Max 8 was diverted to Washington Dulles less than two hours into the flight. The pilot had to act fast and coordinate an immediate landing to make sure everyone on board stayed safe.
